Canada's main stock index extended a 19-month high on Friday and was heading for over a 1.5-per-cent jump over the week as heavyweight energy and bank stocks gained with rising oil prices and bond yields.

The year was 1946 and the movie was The Dark Mirror, a psychological thriller starring Olivia de Havilland. Ms. Desmond, a beauty-school owner from Halifax, was temporarily stranded in New Glasgow, N.S.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Global shares were mostly higher Friday after an overnight rally in U.S. markets helped by the European Central Bank's decision to extend its bond-buying economic stimulus program.

Toronto Police have charged the owner of an Etobicoke import/export business with fraud and other offences after $2.5 million worth of counterfeit toys, makeup, sunglasses, household appliances and other items were seized last week.